Quattro Canti Opal Gold Studs

Quattro Canti halo earrings in 9ct yellow gold set with Theresa opal studs. The Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena) in Palermo, Sicily was laid out on the orders of the Viceroys between 1608-1620 by Giulio Lasso at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The octagonal Piazza with its near-identical facades contain fountains with statues of the four seasons (& decorations), the four Spanish kings of Sicily, & the patronesses of Palermo, (Cristina, Ninfa, Olivia, and Agata). From the Journey to Sicily.

These earrings are part of Cassandra's interchangeable collection. If you already own jewels from this collection and only wish to buy part of the earring shown, please contact the showroom on 0207 730 2202.